Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Chloe Sherwood, Admissions Coordinator from the UCF College of Graduate Studies. This workshop will help students navigate the graduate school application process with confidence. Participants will learn how to create a clear application plan, prepare key application materials, and submit documents effectively. The session will also cover crafting strong …
International Medical OutreachCreating Accessible Designs Using Canva introduces the basics of designing inclusive digital content using Canva. Learn how to apply accessibility principles in Canva by using high-contrast colors, accessible fonts, alt text, and screen reader–friendly layouts. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible PDFs beforehand for foundational knowledge. A Canva account and device are recommended for hands-on practice.
International Medical OutreachGet help developing your new venture proposal and your application for the Joust New Venture Competition. This workshop will be led by Dr. Cameron Ford who has led the Joust for 20 years and supported thousands of student entrepreneurs at UCF. He will offer tips and tricks to help you submit a creative and credible proposal and improve your odds …
International Medical OutreachCurious about how studying human movement can lead to careers in health, research, or performance? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this session for an inside look at the UCF Kinesiology master’s and doctoral programs, including curriculum highlights and admissions tips. The session will also explore how kinesiology connects to clinical exercise physiology, rehabilitation, and healthcare, highlighting pathways that link …
International Medical OutreachAre you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor. Come to meet with OUR representatives to learn more about how to participate in undergrad research and to address any …
International Medical OutreachAre you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
International Medical OutreachExplore high-impact opportunities to grow as a scholar and prepare for graduate or professional school. This session introduces five signature programs of Academic Advancement Programs: McNair Scholars Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) Pre-Graduate Knights Pre-Health Scholars Pre-Law Scholars Discover the benefits of joining—such as mentorship, skill development, and preparation for advanced degrees—and gain strategies to become a competitive applicant. This …
International Medical OutreachHow to Create Accessible PDFs introduces the basics of remediating PDF documents for accessibility. Learn how to tag content, set the correct reading order, and address common barriers in PDFs. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete How to Create Accessible Documents – Microsoft Office beforehand to build foundational knowledge. A device with Adobe Acrobat is recommended but not required to follow …
International Medical OutreachJoin us for a hands-on session where we’ll walk through our Universal Design Online content Inspection Tool (UDOIT), a tool within Webcourses@UCF that scans your course for accessibility issues and helps you fix them quickly. Discover why accessibility is important, gain practical experience using UDOIT in your courses, and deepen your understanding of best practices for accessible course design.Be sure …
International Medical OutreachAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to learn more about careers in physical and occupational therapy. Join Alexis Einav from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences for an engaging session exploring their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master/Doctor of Occupational Therapy (MOT & OTD) programs. In this session, you’ll discover program highlights, admission requirements, and what makes their …
International Medical OutreachThinking about how to address gaps or irregularities in your law school application? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join this session on writing effective addenda. An addendum is a short, professional statement that explains issues—like a dip in grades, LSAT score differences, or disciplinary matters—so admissions committees can fairly evaluate your candidacy. We’ll cover when an addendum is appropriate, …
International Medical OutreachApplying to an advanced degree program? Learn how to make your application shine by aligning your experiences with the BEAM framework (Belonging, Engaging, Achieving, and Meaning). This session hosted by Academic Advancement Programs offers practical strategies to help you reflect on your story, showcase your impact, and stand out with purpose. Whether you're pre-health, pre-law, or pre-grad, you'll leave with tools to build …
International Medical OutreachAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to join us for an inside look at the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at UCF. The session begins with an overview of the curriculum, admissions process, and unique opportunities that sets UCF’s DPT program apart. From there, we’ll expand the conversation to explore physical therapy as a dynamic and growing field—covering career pathways, …
International Medical OutreachTransform simple multimedia into immersive experiences with interactive images, videos, and virtual tours. Follow along with a live demo that gets you started in ThingLink, which is available for all UCF faculty, staff, and students. This workshop is limited to faculty, GTA's and staff.
International Medical OutreachJoin us to learn how to translate your research, study abroad, internship, or volunteering experiences into real-world career skills. We'll discuss how to communicate your experiences on your resume, establish/maintain professional networks, and more! Light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP through Handshake to secure your spot! Click here to visit our website.
International Medical OutreachAre you looking for a faster, easier way to create Quizzes for Webcourses@UCF? Respondus 4 is available to all faculty at UCF and allows you to format a Word document to create your quizzes. This workshop will review how to access the tool, format quiz questions, and use Respondus 4 to create and upload your quiz. In this workshop, you'll: …
International Medical OutreachLaw schools want applicants who do more than show up—they want changemakers. Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join this session to explore the kinds of activities that signal readiness for legal study: leadership roles, advocacy work, research, volunteering, student organizations, and civic engagement. Whether you're building your resume or reflecting on past involvement, we’ll help you connect your experiences …
International Medical OutreachHealthy data management provides a foundation for strong research. This session will introduce participants to the components of a data management plan, data management processes, the DMPTool, and data repositories. Topics include data expectations, data and metadata standards, access and sharing considerations, and data storage and preservation. Presented by Sarah Norris
International Medical OutreachExplore ThingLink's scenario-based learning tool to create immersive role-playing activities, escape rooms, decision trees, and more! Follow along with a live demo for creating these scenarios and syncing them to your Webcourses@UCF grade book. This workshop is limited to faculty, GTA's and staff.
International Medical OutreachAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Angela Vergara, Lecturer, Sociology Undergraduate Director, and Social Sciences Program Director from the UCF Department of Sociology. This workshop will help students learn how to build meaningful professional connections to support their graduate school journey. Participants will explore strategies for networking effectively with faculty, peers, and professionals, both …
International Medical OutreachHow to Create Accessible Videos covers the fundamentals of making video content accessible, including captioning and audio description. Learn various methods for captioning videos and get familiar with UCF’s approved captioning vendors and services.
International Medical OutreachMaximize your undergraduate experience at UCF by participating in the Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program. Join us to learn more. The Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program allows juniors and seniors from all disciplines to engage in original and independent research as principal investigators. Over the course of two to four semesters, students work closely with a faculty committee to research, …
International Medical OutreachAcademic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Abhinav Krishnan from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine —your insider guide to navigating the med school journey, whether you're just starting out or ready to apply. What we’ll cover: How to decode med school mission statements and find your best-fit programs Crafting standout applications and personal statements Budgeting …
International Medical OutreachBring your experience lists, recommendation ideas, or just your questions, and get personalized support for health, law, and graduate school applications with the Academic Advancement Program. We’ll begin with a brief strategy overview and then break into small groups for hands-on guidance. Come as you are—this lab meets you where you’re at and helps you move forward with confidence and …
International Medical OutreachThis session, facilitated by Drs. Florence Williams and Steve Heglund, provides strategies to empower students to identify strengths, address gaps, and deepen understanding, fostering continuous growth and ownership of their learning. This workshop is limited to faculty.
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